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Theory and Practical Exercises of System Dynamics (Modeling and Simulation)

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EDITION 2023As the complexity of our world increases systems thinking is emerging as a critical
factor for success, and even survival. How then can people become skilled systems thinkers? The
most effective learning experiences combine experience with reflection, theory with

practice.Traditionally, theory was taught in school and university, and experience was gained in
life outside those walls. But in the world of complex dynamic systems such as a business, society,
or ecosystem, everyday experience fails because the time horizon and scope of the systems is so
vast-we never experience the majority of the effects of our decisions. And without relevant
experience, theory is uninteresting to students.The old ways of learning fail. When experiments in
the real world are impossible, simulation becomes the main way we can learn effectively about the
dynamics of complex systems. For this reason I'm pleased to introduce Juan Martin Garcia's book
'Theory and Practical Exercises of System Dynamics'. Juan combines theory and practice,
experience and opportunities for reflection, so that newcomers to the field can learn for
themselves how complex dynamic systems work. The examples span a range of important
economic and social issues, from the aging of the population in developed economies to the
course of contagious diseases to the accumulation of pollutants in the environment everyone will
find some examples here of direct personal interest.The modeling exercises guide the learner
through the process of building a working simulation students will not only learn about the issues
addressed, and in the use of state of the art simulation software, but will develop skill in the
modeling process.Juan has written a delightful first introduction to the field of system dynamics
and complexity, and provides a much-needed addition to the literature available.John D.
StermanThe book contains downloadable material !Index System Dynamics- Identifying the
Problem- Defining the System- The Boundaries of a System- The Causal Diagram- Feedback-
The Limiting Factor- The Key Factors- Classification of Systems- Generic Structures- World
ModelsBuilding a Model - Flow Diagrams- Computer Simulation- Behaviour of the Model- Analysis
of the System- Weaknesses of ModelsGuide to Creating a Model- Creating a Causal Diagram-
Creating a Flow Diagram- Writing the conclusionsEnvironmental System Dynamics - Population
Growth - Modeling the Ecology of a Natural Reserve - Effects of the Intensive Farming - The
Fishery of Shrimp - Rabbits and Foxes - A Study of Hogs - Ingestion of Toxins - The Barays of
AngkorManagement System Dynamics - Production and Inventory - CO2 Emissions - How to work
more and better - Faults - Project Dynamics - Innovatory Companies - Quality Control - The impact
of a Business PlanSocial System Dynamics - Filling a Glass - Dynamics of a Segmented
Population - The Young Ambitious Worker - Development of an Epidemic - The Dynamics of Two
ClocksMechanical System Dynamics - Dynamics of a Tank - Study of the Oscillatory Movements -
Design of a Chemical Reactor The author Juan Mart&#237nGarc&#237ais a teacher and
worldwide recognized expert in System Dynamics, with more than twenty years of experience in
this field. Ph.D. Industrial Engineer (Spain) and Postgraduated Diploma in Business Dynamics at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT (USA). He teaches Vensim online courses in
http://vensim.com/vensim-online-courses/ based on System Dynamics.